as in fraud
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
that's just a scam to bilk insurance companies for staged accidents
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Recent Examples of scam
Regular training on cyberthreats, such as phishing scams and social engineering tactics, should be a priority.
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Jamie Akhtar, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Your report could help catch the people behind the scam or at least shut down their infrastructure.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
Director Simón Mesa Soto shares in that fervor, mining his main character for pathos, not ridicule, framing Oscar as a true-blue romantic — a kind of holy fool susceptible to even the most obvious of scams but only because this staunch aesthete has devoted all of his attention to verse.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Some spread misinformation while others are financial scams aimed at businesses and consumers.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for scam
Jamie Akhtar, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Your report could help catch the people behind the scam or at least shut down their infrastructure.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
Director Simón Mesa Soto shares in that fervor, mining his main character for pathos, not ridicule, framing Oscar as a true-blue romantic — a kind of holy fool susceptible to even the most obvious of scams but only because this staunch aesthete has devoted all of his attention to verse.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Some spread misinformation while others are financial scams aimed at businesses and consumers.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scam
Noun
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Instead of addressing waste and fraud and providing adults with a path to productive and independent lives through meaningful work, the Pritzker administration attacks these reform efforts.—
Regan Deering,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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More than £46 billion in loans had been disbursed by various lenders through the scheme, according to the Department for Business and Trade, but the agency also admitted there had been more than 100,000 cases of loss due to fraud and error.—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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In March, after reaching an agreement with the prosecution, Larson pleaded guilty to one count each of theft by swindle and identity theft and faced a presumptive prison term.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
21 May 2025
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Speaking of bandits, Leland Stanford famously jumpstarted his profits from miners into even greater swindles as a railroad baron, California Governor, and US Senator.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Apr. 2025
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Authorities determined the carjacking was nothing more than a hoax with a goal of quick cash by way of insurance fraud, sheriff officials said.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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And how a real video from Gaza led to claims of an AI hoax.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
29 May 2025
Noun
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What are the pros and cons of 5+11 and how does that work?—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Pros & cons One of the longest intro-APR offers for balance transfers No annual fee No rewards No welcome bonus More details Balance transfer fee There is an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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That includes knowing the scheme in the run game, being violent at the point of attack.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The scheme was investigated by several federal agencies, including the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG) and IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Scam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scam. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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